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History of Physics at WMU
Physics
… traces its history to 1904, when instruction began at what was then Western State Normal School. Physics was taught, along with chemistry, under the auspices of the … price tag—at that time, WMU’s most extensive building project ever. The new buildings—Everett Tower and Rood …
https://wmich.edu/physics/about/history
WMU to play critical role in national manufacturing initiative
News
… the initiative. A $75 million Department of Defense award to FlexTech will be matched by $96 million in cost … Institute will distribute R&D funds via competitively-bid project calls. WMU sensor and flexible printing experts are … the funding meant building a case that the technology was ready, the infrastructure was in place and industry is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26501
Graduate Program Objectives
School of Social Work
… for the positive value of diversity. Demonstrate an awareness of how personal feelings, thoughts, attitudes, … processes and critically think about how to best work with project teams, committees, boards, volunteers, professional … Demonstrate understanding, sensitivity and cultural awareness to the social and economic impact of poverty and …
https://wmich.edu/socialwork/academics/grad/objectives
Digital revolution
Digital Marketing
… of the digital marketing and eCommerce program . That was true before COVID-19—and since the pandemic, every … their business models and their customer interactions in ways that may be temporary, permanent or somewhere in … is with hands-on client experience. In all of our client projects, we seek out true partnerships, where there is an …
https://wmich.edu/dme/revolution
CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs
College of Education and Human Development
… CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning … and Human Development's (CEHD) faculty were recently awarded three grants from the University to start … Students will dive into community-based research projects that'll boost their grasp of family science and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780
Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators
News
… of Upton's 21st Century Cures initiative, a legislative project he formally unveiled last spring. Upton has said … not a major gap between the science of cures and the way that we actually regulate these therapies." To that end, … spoke to how appropriate a setting the new medical school was for this important discussion. The school, named for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19523
New Empowering Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western
News
… just so grateful that I found the path I did, because I always knew what I wanted to do—being in the entertainment industry—but I … people who understand that it's more than just a passion project; it's a career that you get to build and mold for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67074
Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees
W Magazine
… Dykstra, left, and Haley Ritsema explored the desert in Wadi Rum, Jordan, during their study abroad experience with … the Global Leaders program. Surrounded by the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Lesvos is … through Service Global Leaders work on an art therapy project with children in the refugee camp. Adriana Echols …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378
Theatre graduate ready for next act, bolstered by support and mentorship
News
… on the big screen and made multiple trips to the altar. "I was named after my grandmother. She was Elizabeth Taylor first," Taylor laughs. "Our favorite … people who understand that it's more than just a passion project; it's a career that you get to build and mold for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67925
All Life is Learning - May 2024
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU
… $1,000 bonus during “Lunchtime Crunchtime” and we are still waiting for the last few challenge winners to be announced … to sit in on a course with you for free! This is a great way to introduce your friends and family to OLLI and … it a more efficient calorie-burning machine. With Olivia Green and Dre Ballines as his primary trainers, Jim’s …
https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/may-2024